The 10 matches of the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend produced 30 total goals.
The round included Arsenal’s 3–0 win over Coventry City, Hull City’s 2–0 victory against Manchester United, Ipswich Town’s 2–1 win over Sunderland and Everton’s 2–0 result against Crystal Palace. Brentford also beat Tottenham Hotspur 3–0.
Sunday added Manchester City’s 2–1 win over Bournemouth, Brighton’s 4–0 victory against Aston Villa and Newcastle United’s 2–2 draw with Liverpool. The round ended with Chelsea’s 3–2 win at Fulham. Adding the goals from all 10 scores gives 30.
The total averages three goals per match, although the distribution was uneven. Fulham versus Chelsea supplied five goals, while Brighton versus Aston Villa supplied four. Four matches were decided by clean-sheet victories, and only one fixture was drawn.